A purple TechPoint Mira Awards banner with the text “Mira Awards 2026 – Finalist Announcement” overlaying a group photo of past attendees.

TechPoint Announces 2026 Mira Awards Finalists 

TechPoint has announced the 2026 Mira Awards finalists, highlighting the innovators, teams, and companies driving Indiana’s digital economy forward.
Elementary students present their CSforGood project to a crowd inside the Indiana Statehouse, standing beside display boards and event signage for the Nextech competition.

A Holiday Letter from Nextech to You

Nextech shares a year-end look at the momentum behind computer science education in Indiana — from major new funding and expanded AI-ready curriculum to the statewide impact of CSPDWeek and the impressive student innovation showcased through the CSforGood competition.
A group of six SEP team members stand together on the Mira Awards red carpet, dressed in formal attire and smiling as they hold the Exceptional Employer of the Year award.

Why SEP Wins By Putting People First

SEP, the 2025 Mira Award winner for Exceptional Employer of the Year, shows what it looks like when culture, purpose, and people strategy align. From employee ownership to community stewardship and a retention rate that outperforms the industry, SEP demonstrates how an Indiana tech company can grow by investing deeply in its people — and in the ecosystem around them.
All 10 student teams from TechPoint’s 2025 Xtern Challenge pose together outside MISO headquarters in Carmel, Indiana. The photo includes the first-, second-, and third-place teams holding their award checks following the competition.

Students Apply Data Science Skills to Real-World Energy Challenges at TechPoint’s First Xtern Challenge, Hosted by MISO

TechPoint’s first-ever Xtern Challenge brought together Indiana’s top student talent for a hands-on, data-driven competition hosted by MISO (Midcontinent Independent System Operator). The event invited teams to apply their technical and analytical skills to a real-world problem facing one of the nation’s most critical industries: maintaining a reliable and cost-effective energy grid. The new program […]
Attendees participate in a breakout discussion during the TechPoint BOLT Conference, powered by gener8tor. A small group of professionals sits in a circle sharing ideas, while other groups collaborate at nearby tables in the background. A “Breakout Session” sign is visible along the back wall.

BOLT Breakout Discussions: What Indiana’s Tech and Education Leaders Are Saying

At TechPoint’s talent convening at this year’s BOLT Conference, powered by gener8tor, leaders from business, education, and government came together to explore how Indiana can keep pace with the rapid changes driven by artificial intelligence and digital transformation. Following the mainstage discussion, participants joined breakout sessions focused on five key questions shaping Indiana’s digital future. […]